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Buyer Resources

The decision to purchase a home is one of the biggest choice you could ever make. After all, a home is the largest – and most emotional – investment most people will face in their lifetime. So, how do you know if it’s the right time for you to buy? There is never a wrong time to buy the right home. The key is finding the right home to buy and taking the time to carefully evaluate your finances. A home purchase is an important step that can provide many advantages. Purchasing your own home is a great investment that can deliver several financial benefits – equity build up, value appreciation, automatic savings plan – not to mention a new sense of pride! Start looking at your options today. You don’t have to know everything. Your Pruitt Team Agents are ready to help you through every step of the process.

Hire Your Agent

When you’re looking for a real estate professional to help you, know that above all else, good agents put their clients first. This is your dream, and your agent is your advocate to help you make your dream come true.

A great real estate agent will:

Educate you about the current conditions of the market.

Analyze what you want and what you need in your next home.

Co-ordinate the work of other needed professionals throughout the process.

Guide you to homes that fit your criteria and budget.

Negotiate on your behalf to get you the best deal possible.

Check and double-check paperwork and deadlines.

Inform and discuss with you, and suggest solutions to solve any problems that may arise.

Secure Financing

To make the financing process as painless as possible, ask your agent to introduce you to the preferred financing consultant. This professional will work with you and your agent to make sure the financial aspect of your home purchase is stress free.

What will the consultant do for you?

Review your current financials.

Discuss the options available to you during the home purchasing process.

Guide you to an appropriate price point.

Negotiate on your behalf to get you the best deal – price, interest rates and loan approval.

Keep you informed and updated of the entire financial process throughout your purchase.

Find Your Home

So you’ve met with your trusted advisors, and now you’re ready to begin your search. But how or where do you start? There are a lot of homes out there, and diving in without a guide can become overwhelming and confusing. Your Pruitt Team Agent will help you more accurately pinpoint homes that fit your criteria. The right home will meet all your important needs, and as many of your additional wants as possible.

Some questions you might ask yourself include:

What amenities are crucial for you and your family?

How much space do you need and why?

Which is more critical: location or size?

Would you be interested in a fixer-upper?

How important is home value appreciation?

Is neighborhood stability a priority?

Is accessibility to main routes a priority?

What features are not negotiable in your new property?

You’ll learn as you look at homes, your priorities will probably adjust along the way.

Make an Offer

Once you’ve found a home you love, the next step is deciding on a price. It’s important to remember that a home is an investment. Your agent can give you information on other properties in the neighborhood to help you ensure you make an informed decision when it comes to price. Look to your agent to explain and guide you through the offer process.

Some things to consider when deciding on the best price point are:

List price – Start with the price point that the home is listed at. This will give you a base when looking at the home’s value.

Market Analysis – Your agent will give you an idea of comparable home values in the neighborhood to help you decide the price.

Improvements – Your agent can give you a list of improvements made to the home and help you determine its market value.

Close

Once you’ve determined a price point you’re comfortable with, you’re in the “home” stretch! But, in order to ensure that you don’t put the property purchase at risk, you have a couple responsibilities that you’ll need to keep in mind:

Staying in control of your credit and finances – Do not make any large purchases during this time. It’s important to keep your financials steady throughout the buying process. Talk to your financial consultant for guidance.

Keeping in touch with your agent and financial consultant – It’s important to stay in constant communication with your Pruitt Team Agent and financial guide during this process. Be sure to return all phone calls and complete paperwork promptly. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Your team is there to help you!

Protect Your Investment

Congratulations, and welcome home! The home-buying process is complete, which means it’s time for your maintenance plan! It’s now your responsibility, and in your best financial interest, to protect your investment for years to come. Performing routine maintenance on your home’s systems is always more affordable than having to fix big problems later. Be sure to watch for signs of leaks, damage and wear.

And remember, just because the sale is complete, your relationship with your Pruitt Team Agent doesn’t need to end! After you buy, your agent can still help you – providing information on the real estate market, finding contractors and repair services, and even tracking your home’s current value.

- Highly likely to recommend
04/12/2014 – user4118669
Sold a Single Family home in 2013 in Clermont, FL.
• Local knowledge: 5
• Process expertise: 5
• Responsiveness: 5
• Negotiation skills: 5
Nancy was the agent for the sale of our home and the purchase of the replacement. She always took my calls and worked hard to get the best price for our house in a difficult market. She was straight forward and honest with us. We sold our house in about 65 days… In a crowded market for a good price. When we then went to purchase our new and current home she made all the connections we needed and advised us on the purchase. She is not pushy but she will help in any way she can. Best agent we have ever had and we have bought and sold several homes over the 40 years.